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April 16, 2019 • Article

VAM: Working Together Enhances Education

The Vascular Annual Meeting flourishes with the collaboration and participation of many other organizations. Six societies and associations are collaborating with SVS this year, adding their members’ voices, experiences and expertise. “We collaborate to improve the care of the vascular patient,” said Vikram Kashyap, MD. He chairs the SVS Postgraduate Education Committee, which oversees VAM programming for the breakfast, concurrent and Ask the Expert sessions, as well as workshops and postgraduate courses.

April 16, 2019 • Article

Explore National Harbor and Washington, D.C.

The setting for the 2019 Vascular Annual Meeting provides plenty of opportunities for fun before and after the meeting for attendees, and during VAM, for family members. VAM takes place in National Harbor, Md., near Alexandria, Va., and Washington, D.C. National Harbor itself, comprised of 350 acres along the Potomac River, includes spectacular views, 160-plus shops and restaurants, a marina, the Capital Wheel Ferris wheel, which soars 180 feet above the ground, and an Americana-themed 36-foot carousel.

April 16, 2019 • Article

SVN Adds Simulation Session to 37th Annual Conference

Learn by doing. In response to feedback and member requests, the Society for Vascular Nursing is embracing that learning model with a clinical surgical simulation session at its 37th Annual Conference. SVN@VAM, June 12 to 13, is being held in concert with the 2019 SVS Vascular Annual Meeting.

April 16, 2019 • Article

Looking Ahead to ‘Going Once, Going Twice ...’

Auction items continue to come in for the SVS Foundation’s Vascular Spectacular gala, one of the highlights of the Vascular Annual Meeting in June. Proceeds will benefit the SVS Foundation. Winning bidders could spend two nights at the storied Greenbrier, a National Historic Landmark and a top resort in West Virginia. Those who enjoy skiing or mountain climbing, or perhaps world-class fishing and hiking might find the one-week stay at a condo near downtown Breckenridge, Colo., tickles their fancy.

April 16, 2019 • Article

‘Ask the Experts’ Expanded to 7 Sessions at VAM

Members: Bring Experts Your Own Cases “Ask the Experts” is back for 2019, with additional presentations scheduled and audience participation not only added but encouraged.